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RECRUITMENT-Close the Gap
Close the Gap Project – Development Officer – 34 hours
(Fixed Term to 31 March 2016)
The STUC, the body that represents unions in Scotland, is seeking to recruit a Development Officer for Close the Gap, a partnership project with core funding from the Scottish Government. Close the Gap works with employers, economic development agencies, and trade unions to develop and implement strategies to close the pay gap between women and men.
The Development Officer will:
- Work with all Close the Gap partners towards achievement of the project objectives as agreed in the workplan.
- Work to raise awareness of equal pay issues within specific occupational and industrial sectors, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders within the sectors.
- Research and provide gender disaggregated labour market intelligence to stakeholders.
- Build on Close the Gap’s activity with stakeholders in promoting and distributing awareness-raising materials and tools to redress gender inequalities; facilitating training and awareness raising events; and liaising with employers, trade unions, policy makers and others.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of publications and promotional materials.
- Produce content for the Close the Gap website.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from STUC, by emailing info@stuc.org.uk or download from http://www.stuc.org.uk/about/stuc-vacancies
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm Monday 8 September 2014.
Interviews are likely to take place on 16 September 2014.
The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland
EVENTS: Scotland and UK wide
In this post you will find a selection of up and coming events and programmes relating to gender equality and women's participation in the labour market.
Women in Renewable Energy Scotland (WiRES)
WiRES is a network for women working, or who would like to work, in the renewable energy sector in Scotland. Our aim is to support women's participation in the sector through information, education, and networking opportunities.
Pelamis Wave Power Ltd., Leith, Edinburgh
August 29, 10.00am-1.00pm
We are pleased to organise a site visit for women to Pelamis Wave Power, the world’s most advanced wave energy technology company.
We will hold a presentation/Q&A session, followed by a tour of the facilities, including Control room, Fabrication bay, and Component testing/hydraulics bay.
Please register your interest below. The agenda will be confirmed in due course.
Networking Event
September 25, 12.30pm-2.30pm - Edinburgh
We are delighted that Judith Patten will attend our September event in Edinburgh which will be an opportunity for networking and information sharing in a relaxed atmosphere.
Judith is the founder of All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy event, and winner of Scottish Renewables' Outstanding Contribution award 2012.
Venue and agenda will be confirmed in due course.
ENGENDER
Engender hosts a range of conferences, seminars, round-tables and discussions to explore women’s inequality, and share strategies to challenge it.
Some of events are members only, but all are welcome at their public events.
Gender equality, the referendum and beyond
Scottish Youth Theatre, Forsyth House, 111 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3TA.
August 30, 2014, 10.30 – 12.30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Engender is joining with our friends at Close the Gap, Electoral Reform Society Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to hold a second 'constitutional cafe' on gender equality and the independence referendum, on 30 August.
Inspiring Women
Inspiring Women events bring Engender members together to consider and discuss feminist issues. They are women only spaces, and give women the opportunity to talk about their own ideas and perspectives.
Inspiring Women: masculinities
September 20, 2014, 11.00 – 13.00
Room 3, STUC, Glasgow
Masculinities and men are not the same thing. Masculinities refer to gender relations, the position of men and how people engage with that position. It is a commonly held belief that masculinity is innate and cannot be changed but there is significant evidence that there are multiple masculinities and that these change over time and that they are subject to influence.
This session gives Engender members an opportunity to reflect on the predominant masculinities in Scotland to day and how feminists can best engage with theories and practice around masculinities.
Only members can book this event. If you are a member of Engender, please sign in now to book.
Inspiring Women: Pornography and new media
The rise of the Internet and increased use of social media has provided millions of consumers with the opportunity to purchase and view pornography almost anonymously, and to share and abuse personal images.
November 15, 2014, 11.00 – 13.00
The Melting Pot, Edinburgh
This session offers an opportunity for Engender members to discuss the implications and consequences of pornography in the digital age.
Only members can book this event. If you are a member of Engender, please sign in now to book.
EQUATE SCOTLAND
Established in 2006, Equate Scotland is Scotland’s expert in gender equality in the fields of science, engineering, technology and the built environment. Based in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University we work across Scotland in education and employment.
Helping female engineers and their employers realise their full potential
This Autumn: A free three–day Career Enhancement Programme designed for women working in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DB
Day 1: 30 September 10am - 4.30pm
Day 2: 30 October 10am - 4.30pm
Day 3: 26 November 10am - 4.30pm
It provides in-depth career development one day a month over three months, focusing on:
- identifying achievements and strengths
- building skills for effective communication
- unlocking leadership potential
The programme provides opportunities that will benefit both employers and employees from the engineering/advanced manufacturing sectors.
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